| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | Z3 |
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| Generation | Z3 Coupe (E36/8) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 2.8 (192 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1997 year |
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| End of production | 2000 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Coupe |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 3 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
12.9 l/100 km
18.23 US mpg21.9 UK mpg7.75 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.4 l/100 km
31.79 US mpg38.17 UK mpg13.51 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
231 km/h
143.54 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.8 kg/Hp, 147.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.6 kg/Nm, 215.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 192 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 68.7 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
280 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
206.52 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M52B28 |
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| Engine displacement |
2793 cm3
170.44 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
10 l
10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1300 kg
2866.01 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1570 kg
3461.26 lbs. |
| Max load |
270 kg
595.25 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
210 l
7.42 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
51 l
13.47 US gal | 11.22 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4025 mm
158.46 in. |
| Width |
1740 mm
68.5 in. |
| Height |
1306 mm
51.42 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2446 mm
96.3 in. |
| Front track |
1413 mm
55.63 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1494 mm
58.82 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 225/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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